- as police arrest three male suspects
A teenage boy has been stabbed to death in West End, the London Police said on Saturday.
The boy was identified as Jeremy Menesses, aged 17, from South London.
An investigation was launched following the incident which happened on Market Place at the Junction with Oxford Street, W1.
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Police were called to the area at 17:38hrs on Saturday, August 8 to a report of an assault at the junction.
Officers and ambulance service found a man suffering from stab wounds.
He was rushed to a Central London Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 19:33hrs.
The Police said his next of kins was informed while a post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
Homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command said three men, (all aged 18) from South London have been arrested in connection to the murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Katherine Goodwin said “This attack took place following a fight between a number of males in broad daylight and was witnessed by a large number of horrified onlookers.
“We have spoken to a number of people already but need anyone who has information, video or images to speak to us and tell us what they know. Your assistance could prove vital as we investigate this terrible incident.”
An officer from the Central West BCU, Superintendent Rob Shepherd said “Residents and visitors will see an increased police presence in the area following this shocking incident. We are doing everything we can to support our Specialist Crime colleagues as they continue their investigation and urge anyone with information to approach officers on the street if they have information that they would like to share with us, or call 101.”
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